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AS Level Law Assignment 7 - Judiciary and Lord Chancellor

Task

You will be set one of the following questions:

 

Explain the selection and appointment of the different types of judges and identify in which courts they each sit.  [20 marks]

Consider how appropriate it is that the Lord Chancellor has so many different roles.  [20 marks]

(2002 Specimen Paper)

or

(a) Explain how judges are appointed, and how both the selection and training of judges have been affected by the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 and other subsequent changes.  [25]

(b) Discuss the view that judges are 'old, out of touch and mainly white and male'.  [20]

(June 2002)

or

(a) Describe the different roles of judges.  [15]

(b) Explain why it is important that judges are independent, and discuss the ways in which judges' independence is maintained.  [30]

(January 2002)

or

(a) Explain what part the Lord Chancellor plays in the appointment of judges. What other roles does he have? [25]

(b) What criticisms can be made of having all of these roles carried out by only one person? [20]

(June 2001)

or

(a) Identify the different types of judges and explain in which courts they sit. [15]

(b) Explain and comment on the selection and appointment of judges. [30]

(January 2001)

or

(a) Explain the theory of the separation of powers. [15 marks]

(b) To what extent can it be said that the Lord Chancellor's role is in conflict
with the theory of the separation of powers? [30 marks]

(2000 Specimen Paper)

 

'OLD STYLE' QUESTIONS

 

1.  Explain what is meant by the independence of the judiciary, and discuss to what extent judges in the English Legal System can be considered as independent.

(June 2001)

or

2.  Critically examine whether the role of the Lord Chancellor is in conflict with the doctrine of the separation of powers.

(May 1999)

or

3.  Critically consider the possible effect of recent reforms to the appointment and training of judges.

(May 1996)

or

4.  How true is it to say that the Lord Chancellor's position is in conflict with the principle of judicial independence?

(May 1995)

or

5.  "Their ignorance of whole areas of British life is shattering. They receive no training whatever which might help them recognise and overcome their prejudices." (Lord Gifford)

In the light of this statement discuss the appointment and training of judges.

(May 1994)

or

6.  (a) To what extent is the office of Lord Chancellor an out of date relic from the past? [25]

(b) What would be the advantages of creating a Ministry of Justice? [25 marks]

(May 1993)

or

7.  Can true independence ever be achieved under the present method of appointment?

(May 1992)

 

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